Nolan’s Restaurant at the Illinois Beach Hotel officially opened on July 5th, 2022, and is already getting great reviews.

Open to the public, Nolan’s offers a full menu for lunch and dinner. The dinner menu features some locally sourced products and includes items such as: Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds, Nolan’s Signature Cranberry Kale Salad, Salmon, Chicago Stockyard Ribeye, Michigan Whitefish Pomodoro, pastas, chops, and more. The lunch menu features burgers, a Wisconsin Brat, Nolan’s Famous Fish Tacos, and a wide variety of salads and sandwiches. Full menus can be found at www.illinoisbeachhotel.com/dining.

Nolan’s Restaurant is open to the public and offers lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast will be added in the next several weeks. “We are thrilled about the opportunity to reopen the Illinois Beach Hotel and its new restaurant Nolan’s,” said VP of Marketing, Amy Trimble. “Our desire is to support and enhance the community by bringing back events such as Sunday and Holiday Brunches, as well as offering a few new and interesting dining and entertainment concepts. We want folks to know our hospitality extends beyond just our out-of-town guests, and that we are grateful to be able to serve the local community as a whole”.

Reservations can be made by calling 224-259-2600. Walk-ins are welcome. Lunch and Dinner are being served from 11am to 8pm daily indoors or out on the patio overlooking the lake.

Facebook Reviews:
“Had the pleasure of meeting Jenny at Nolan’s restaurant. She was gracious to fill us in on what’s been happening at what I call a “hidden gem”. She made us feel very welcomed along with Liz our server. Food was great, fresh, and decent portion sizes. We will be back and look forward to trying more items on the menu!” – Lynn I.

“Delicious & Fresh food. Large portions. Great menu choices, from burgers to fresh fish. Shareable appetizers. Hidden gem!”- Donna C.

Like the Illinois Beach Hotel on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/Illinois-Beach-Hotel

The Illinois Beach Hotel as well as Starved Rock Lodge and White Pines Lodge are all proud properties of ExplorUS (previously Ortega National Parks).

ExplorUS is a hospitality management company with over 50 properties across the United States. If you are interested in working for the Illinois Beach Hotel or another property within the ExplorUS family, please go to: www.goExplorUs.com

Visit our website illinoisbeachhotel.com for updated information, menus, and hours. Illinois Beach Hotel re-opened and is inviting you back to the beach.

Amy Trimble
ExplorUS
+1 815-238-8672

Salamanca, NY – — Allegany Hospitality, part of a hospitality management company operating in parks across the country, has been awarded the concessions for the Red House and Quaker areas inside the largest state park in New York, Allegany State Park.  

Allegany State Park is a 65,000-acre primitive forest valley known for its beautiful views, wildlife, and exciting activities. There are many ways to enjoy the Red House and Quaker Run area including scenic picnic sites, museums, hiking and biking trails, fishing, and much more. 

Allegany Hospitality will oversee concessions inside the Red House Administration Building including The Red House Restaurant and gift shop, as well as bike and boat rentals at Red House Lake and the General Stores at the Red House and Quaker Areas. The General Stores are not only convenient for souvenir shopping, but also for campers who forgot any groceries or camping equipment. Don’t forget to try the mozzarella sticks at the Quaker Run Snack Shack!  

“We are so pleased to be adding Allegany to our list of properties,” said Frank Pikus, Chief Executive Officer. “A visit to this lovely park is not complete without a stop for dining at the Red House Restaurant or picking up a t-shirt at the Quaker Run General Store.  We have hired a wonderful staff to oversee these sites and are anticipating a successful summer season with years to follow”. 

The hospitality group is passionate about preserving and protecting the unique environments and precious resources where it operates.  With that in mind, they have partnered with the Friends of Allegany and are helping to sell ‘Save the Red House Sawmill’ raffle tickets at both the Red House Gift Shop and Quaker General Store.  

Red House Restaurant, gift shop and boathouse hours can be found at  www.alleganyhospitality.com 

Like us at Allegany State Park Hospitality on Facebook. 
https://www.facebook.com/AlleganyStateParkHospitality

Contact: Amy Trimble, VP Marketing
[email protected]
June 2022

Zion, IL – Reservations are now being accepted at the Illinois Beach Hotel in Zion, IL.
The property which features 92 hotel rooms and a restaurant will be open to the public this summer after an almost year long hiatus. Guestroom reservations will be available for arrival on or after Friday July 1, 2022, just in time for the holiday weekend.

Under new management, the property is receiving an interior renovation, including all new lobby and guestroom furnishings. The rooms will have a beachy feel and feature comfy Serta mattresses, as well as amenities such as new LCD TVs, coffee makers, and hairdryers.

King and queen/queen guestrooms are available for rent, as well as two room suites that have a living room with microwaves, refrigerators, and a game table.

The hotel will have a soft opening starting July 1st and will begin taking reservations for limited hotel rooms on Monday, June 27th. For reservations, please visit our website at illinoisbeachhotel.com.

Nolan’s Restaurant will be open to the public and will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. “We are thrilled about the opportunity to reopen the Illinois Beach Hotel and its new restaurant Nolan’s,” said Jason Smith, General Manager. “Our desire is to support and enhance the community by bringing back events such as Sunday and Holiday Brunches, as well as offering a few new and interesting dining and entertainment concepts. We want folks to know our hospitality extends beyond just our out-of-town guests, and that we are grateful to be able to serve the local community as a whole”.

Dinner reservations for July 1 and beyond can be made starting June 27th by calling 224-259-2600. For the first few weeks Nolan’s will serve from a limited menu and reservations are required. A reservationist will be available from 9a.m. – 6p.m. daily.

The Illinois Beach Hotel as well as Starved Rock Lodge and White Pines Lodge are all proud properties of ExplorUS (previously Ortega National Parks). ExplorUS is a hospitality management company with over 50 properties across the United States. If you are interested in working for the Illinois Beach Hotel or another property within the ExplorUS family, please go to: goExplorUs.com

Like the Illinois Beach Hotel on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/Illinois-Beach-Hotel

About the Illinois Beach Hotel
Located in the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park, the Hotel sits on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state. The Hotel features 92 guestrooms and suites, a restaurant and outdoor dining. Additionally, the park features a new convenience store/camp store with full food concessions and a gift store which is operated by the Illinois Beach Hotel and which will open later this summer.

For more information on Illinois State Parks and historic sites, visit www2.illinois.gov/dnr/parks.

Contact: Amy Trimble, VP Marketing
[email protected]
815-238-8672

Ortega National Parks, a hospitality and retail company operating in parks across the country, will manage marina and retail operations in Lake of the Ozarks State Park for Missouri State Parks.

The park, located near Kaiser, offers more than 80 miles of lake frontage for water enthusiasts to enjoy, and more than 17,000 explorable acres and 12 trails for those who prefer to stay ashore. Visitors can even explore the world underground by touring the Ozark Caverns.

“Lake of the Ozarks State Park is a wildly popular park in Missouri,” said Frank Pikus, chief executive officer of Ortega National Parks. “We have enjoyed working as partners with the Parks department and look forward to continued growth of this relationship with the addition of the park’s marina to our portfolio.”

“We are really looking forward to our partnership with Ortega National Parks,” said Mike Sutherland, director of Missouri State Parks. “I know they will provide great service and great opportunities for an amazing Lake of the Ozarks State Park experience for our visitors.”

Ortega National Parks will operate the two marinas (Grand Glaize Beach Marina and Public Beach #1 Marina) and campground store within Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Along with watercraft and slip rentals, each marina has a general store where visitors can find boating and fishing supplies, as well as clothing and snacks, including hand-dipped ice cream. 

“Guests who have visited the marina and campground stores in the past should expect a pleasant surprise,” said Pikus. “Our on-site staff have been working diligently to improve the flow, aesthetic and product mix at all three stores. We are utilizing new technology to make the rental of watercrafts a more efficient process and taking extra steps to enhance the safety of our boat renters. Ultimately, we want to ensure that guests have everything they need for a safe and memorable trip to Lake of the Ozarks State Park.”

Ortega National Parks is dedicated to preserving and protecting the unique environments and precious resources where they operate, allowing guests and future generations to experience the beauty, serenity and splendor of local, state and national parks. They operate at 17 locations nationwide. You can find out more about Ortega National Parks at ortegaparks.com or information specific to the Lake of the Ozarks Marina concession at lotospmarina.com.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.